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Israel tourist visa

Tourists can visit with ETA-IL, an e-Visa or a B/2 visitor visa, depending on their nationality. Short tourist visits are generally allowed for up to 90 days.

Ways to get a Israel tourist visa

  1. ETA-IL (online travel permit)

    eTA needed

    Ordinary passport holders from the listed visa-exempt countries, including European Union member states, can use ETA-IL for tourism.

    Stay
    Up to 90 days for tourism. Culture or sport activities are limited to 30 days.
    Valid for
    2 years or until the passport expires, whichever comes first.
    Fee
    ILS 25.

    Passports that qualify (102)

    1. Check that your nationality qualifies for ETA-IL.
    2. Obtain ETA-IL before travelling.

  2. B/2 e-Visa

    eVisa

    Nationals of India and Sri Lanka may apply online for a tourist e-Visa.

    Stay
    Up to 90 days.
    Valid for
    Up to 90 days.
    Fee
    ILS 100.

    Passports that qualify (2)

  3. B/2 visitor visa

    Visa needed

    Tourists from countries that require a visa can obtain a visitor visa from an Israeli diplomatic mission.

    Stay
    Up to 90 days.
    Fee
    ILS 100; EUR 26; USD 27.

  4. Free tourist visa for Turkish nationals

    Visa needed

    Nationals of Turkey need a visa but can apply for a tourist visa free of charge.

    Stay
    Up to 90 days under the visitor visa.
    Fee
    Free.

    Passports that qualify (1)

  5. Limited visa exemption through Taba

    No visa needed

    Egyptian nationals entering through Taba and travelling no farther than Beersheba qualify for this limited exemption.

    Stay
    Up to 14 days.

    Passports that qualify (1)

  6. Diplomatic and service passport exemption

    No visa needed

    Eligible diplomatic or service passport holders can enter without a visa. The passport type and nationality both matter.

    Passports that qualify (121)

  7. Tourist group visa

    Other permit

    Groups of 10 to 50 tourists can use this route through an Israeli licensed travel agent. Groups from China, Indonesia or Malaysia can have 5 to 50 tourists.

    Fee
    ILS 95 per group plus ILS 35 per tourist. The agent must also deposit a bank guarantee of ILS 100,000, or ILS 200,000 for specified nationalities.
    1. Arrange the group application through an Israeli licensed travel agent.
    2. The agent checks each tourist's background and provides the itinerary.
    3. The agent applies at least 10 days before arrival, or earlier where required.
    4. The agent pays the fees and deposits the required bank guarantee.

  8. B/2 visitor visa extension

    Other permit

    Visitors seeking to extend a tourist visit can use the visitor visa extension route.

    Fee
    ILS 195.

Who needs it

Tourists who do not qualify for a visa exemption must get a visa.

Who doesn't

Nationals of the listed visa-exempt countries can visit for up to 90 days with ETA-IL. Egyptian nationals have a limited exemption when entering through Taba.

How to apply

  1. Check whether your nationality qualifies for ETA-IL.
  2. Obtain ETA-IL before travelling to Israel.

What to bring

  • An accepted passport. Travellers without one need a laissez-passer (a replacement travel document) with a visa from an Israeli diplomatic mission.

Good to know

  • Leave before your permitted stay ends, unless you extend your visit or change your visa status.
  • Working requires permission to work.
  • ETA-IL has been required for ordinary passport holders from visa-exempt countries since 1 January 2025.
  • A B/2 visitor visa extension costs ILS 195.
  • At airports and land crossings with Jordan, Israel issues a paper entry or departure card instead of stamping passports.

Questions

Do I need a tourist visa for Israel?

Tourists who do not qualify for a visa exemption must get a visa. Nationals of the listed visa-exempt countries can visit for up to 90 days with ETA-IL. Egyptian nationals have a limited exemption when entering through Taba.

What are the ways to get a tourist visa for Israel?

There are 8 options: ETA-IL (online travel permit) (an online travel permit); B/2 e-Visa (an online visa); B/2 visitor visa (a visa from an embassy); Free tourist visa for Turkish nationals (a visa from an embassy); Limited visa exemption through Taba (no visa at all); Diplomatic and service passport exemption (no visa at all); Tourist group visa (a special permit); B/2 visitor visa extension (a special permit).

Who can go to Israel without a tourist visa?

Egyptian nationals entering through Taba and travelling no farther than Beersheba qualify for this limited exemption. Eligible diplomatic or service passport holders can enter without a visa. The passport type and nationality both matter.

Can I apply online for Israel?

Yes: ETA-IL (online travel permit) and B/2 e-Visa. Ordinary passport holders from the listed visa-exempt countries, including European Union member states, can use ETA-IL for tourism.

How long can I stay on a Israel tourist visa?

Up to 90 days.

How much does a Israel tourist visa cost?

ETA-IL: ILS 25.

How long is a Israel tourist visa valid?

ETA-IL: 2 years or until the passport expires, whichever comes first.

What documents do I need for a Israel tourist visa?

An accepted passport. Travellers without one need a laissez-passer (a replacement travel document) with a visa from an Israeli diplomatic mission..

How do I apply for a Israel tourist visa?

1. 1. Check whether your nationality qualifies for ETA-IL. 2. 2. Obtain ETA-IL before travelling to Israel.

What rules do I have to follow on a Israel tourist visa?

Leave before your permitted stay ends, unless you extend your visit or change your visa status. Working requires permission to work.

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